Lily C. Hioki

Nisei female. Born July 3, 1925, in San Jose, California. Moved with family frequently as a child before returning to San Jose for high school. In 1942, family decided to avoid incarceration by moving to Utah, and joined an automobile caravan of several families from San Jose. Lived and worked in Utah during the war primarily as farm laborers. After the war, returned to San Jose, where Ms. Hioki worked to help re-establish her husband's laundry business.

Interviews

Lily C. Hioki Interview — ddr-jamsj-2-10
December 1, 2010. San Jose, California.
02:50:18 — 26 segments.
Lily C. Hioki
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